Genelec 8010A review

The 8010A is the most compact monitor here, at 195 mm tall with its Iso-Pod stand and 1.5 kg. Genelec says it is every bit a pro monitor, uncolored and accurate, for bedroom studios, hotel rooms and OB vans. A 76 mm bass driver and 19 mm tweeter each get a 25 W Class D amplifier, with a published response of 67 Hz to 25 kHz at -6 dB and an accuracy of +/- 2.5 dB from 74 Hz to 20 kHz. Rear switches handle room compensation: Bass Tilt and Bass Roll-off for low frequencies and Desktop Control for reflections from a desk surface. An Iso-Pod stand ships in the box. The ISS feature puts it into standby when idle. Limits are real: the short term max SPL is 96 dB, the only input is XLR, and you will want a sub for bass work. Genelec's page showed no US figure when checked, so value is scored conservatively. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test it.

Who it is for

Producers with very little desk space or who mix on the road and want Genelec's room switches.

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• 76 mm bass driver and 19 mm tweeter, 25 W + 25 W Class D
• 67 Hz to 25 kHz (-6 dB), accuracy +/- 2.5 dB from 74 Hz to 20 kHz
• Bass Tilt, Bass Roll-off and Desktop Control room switches
• Iso-Pod stand included
• 1.5 kg with ISS auto standby

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Smallest and lightest monitor on this list
• Strength: Genelec room compensation switches built in
• Strength: 2-year warranty plus 3 more years when registered
• Weakness: No US price shown on Genelec's page as fetched
• Weakness: XLR input only
• Weakness: Short term max SPL of 96 dB limits loud playback

Key facts

• Drivers: 76 mm bass, 19 mm tweeter
• Power: 25 W + 25 W Class D
• Frequency response: 67 Hz to 25 kHz (-6 dB)
• Dimensions: 195 x 121 x 115 mm with Iso-Pod
• Weight: 1.5 kg

Where it ranks

Genelec 8010A is No. 10 in our Best Studio Monitors verdict.